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Portuguese government in talks to buy five KC-390

The Portuguese government and plane manufacturers Embraer have started negotiations for the purchase of five KC-390 aircraft.

The government wants the first three operating by late 2021. The government team will have to present a detailed report by 26 October identifying the relevant aspects needed to introduce the KC-390 into the Portuguese air force. The report must identify funding options, associated costs and a schedule to reach initial operating capacity by late 2021. The new cargo planes will bolster capacities in transport, search and rescue, health evacuations and in-flight refuelling as well as firefighting.

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